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18 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Utah during week ending June 24

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There were 18 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Utah in the week ending June 24, making up 4.2% of total deaths by all causes in Utah, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the week ending June 24, there were 425 deaths in the state. 25.2% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 16% were from cancer and less than 2.4% were from COVID-19. Additionally, 8.7% of deaths were from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Studies show doctors and medical examiners may underreport Alzheimer's disease and dementia-related conditions as the underlying cause of death on death certificates, according to the National Institute on Aging.

Once infected, older adults with dementia are likely to develop a more severe and dangerous illness. The diseases which make an older adult more vulnerable to COVID-19 are age-associated chronic conditions, according to the Bright Focus Foundation.

Utah top 10 causes of death in week ending June 24

Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Heart disease10725.2
Malignant neoplasms (cancerous tumor)6816
Alzheimer's disease194.5
Chronic lower respiratory diseases184.2
Diabetes mellitus163.8
Cerebrovascular diseases133.1
Influenza and pneumonia< 10< 2.4
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis< 10< 2.4
COVID-19 (underlying cause)< 10< 2.4
COVID-19 (multiple cause)< 10< 2.4

Utah Dementia deaths in week ending June 24
Cause of DeathNumber of Deaths% of Total Deaths
Alzheimer disease and dementia378.7

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